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striation Definition

stria·tion (strī ās̸hən)

noun

  1. the condition of having striae
  2. the arrangement of striae
  3. stria

striation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The pyrite crystal ( above left ) has striations, or lines, on the surface.

Adjective modifier

  • transverse: Multiple transverse striations along the blade edge, which is largely intact.
  • horizontal: Nodules can be a good source of whole fossils - they are rounded pale gray stones, often with faint horizontal striations in them.
  • longitudinal: Don't get longitudinal striations mixed up with transverse striations.
  • parallel: The parallel multiple striations are the gradiometer's response to plow furrows in the soils which have a locally high level of magnetic susceptibility.
  • deep: For dense muscularity, deep cuts with deep striations, look no further than Lloyd.
  • faint: Nodules can be a good source of whole fossils - they are rounded pale gray stones, often with faint horizontal striations in them.

Preposition: on

  • face: Fine transverse and oblique striations on both faces of the blade.

Noun used with modifier

  • fatigue: At higher magnifications, using a scanning electron microscope, fatigue striations can be observed ( Figure 7 ).
  • cross: He was in excellent condition, with cross striations in his thighs.